A cracked or uneven pool deck can make your outdoor space look worn and create uncomfortable transitions between concrete sections. Sealtite Slabjacking can lift and stabilize settled pool deck slabs without requiring complete concrete replacement. Contact Sealtite Slabjacking today to schedule your free estimate. Our slabjacking work is backed by a lifetime guarantee.
When Pool Deck Concrete Begins to Settle
Pool decks are continually exposed to water, changing temperatures, soil movement, and regular foot traffic. Over time, the soil beneath the concrete may settle, erode, or lose its ability to support the slabs evenly.
As the concrete loses support, portions of the pool deck can sink. This movement may cause existing cracks to become more noticeable and create uneven areas between adjoining sections.
Common signs of a settling pool deck include:
- Uneven concrete slabs
- Cracks running across the pool deck
- Low areas where water collects
- Gaps between the concrete and pool coping
- Raised edges between adjoining slabs
- Sections that slope toward or away from the pool
These issues may continue to worsen when the underlying voids and unstable soil are not addressed.
A Closer Look at This Pool Deck Project
This pool deck had a large crack running along the concrete near the edge of the pool. The surrounding sections had also shifted, affecting the alignment and stability of the walking surface.
Instead of removing and replacing the entire pool deck, slabjacking provided a way to lift and support the existing concrete. Our team evaluated the affected area, identified the settled sections, and carefully raised the slabs into a more level position.
Material was placed beneath the concrete to fill the underlying voids and restore support. Once the lifting process was complete, the pool deck had a more even and stable surface.
What Does Slabjacking Address?
Slabjacking focuses on the cause of many uneven concrete problems: a lack of adequate support beneath the slab. By filling empty spaces and lifting the concrete, slabjacking can help restore the position and stability of settled sections.
It is important to understand that slabjacking does not make existing cracks disappear. Cracks may still be visible and can require separate sealing or repair. However, lifting and stabilizing the settled concrete may help reduce movement caused by unsupported slabs.
Why Level a Pool Deck Instead of Replacing It?
Complete concrete replacement can be disruptive, especially around a swimming pool. It involves demolition, removal of the old concrete, preparation of the area, and installation of new material.
When the existing concrete is still suitable for lifting, slabjacking may offer several advantages:
- Preserves the existing concrete
- Requires less demolition and cleanup
- Helps fill empty spaces beneath the slabs
- Restores a more even walking surface
- Creates less disruption around the pool area
- Is often completed more quickly than replacement
Every pool deck is different, so an on-site evaluation is the best way to determine whether slabjacking is appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can every cracked pool deck be lifted?
Not necessarily. The condition of the concrete, amount of settlement, location of the cracks, and underlying soil conditions can all affect whether slabjacking is a suitable solution. Our team will inspect the area before recommending the next step.
Will slabjacking remove the cracks?
Slabjacking lifts and stabilizes settled concrete but does not erase existing cracks. Crack sealing or another repair method may be recommended separately.
Do you provide estimates?
Yes. Sealtite Slabjacking offers free estimates for concrete leveling projects.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Our slabjacking work includes a lifetime guarantee.
Restore Your Pool Deck With Sealtite Slabjacking
If your pool deck has cracked, settled, or become uneven, it may not need to be completely replaced. Sealtite Slabjacking can evaluate the affected concrete and determine whether slabjacking can restore a safer, more stable surface.
Contact Sealtite Slabjacking today to request your free estimate and learn more about our lifetime guarantee on slabjacking work.